Overview
"A colorectal surgeon, Dr. Bafford specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. ""These diseases are very treatable. The surgeries I perform are effective at curing cancer or treating colitis, which allows my patients back to the quality of life they want to have. It's very rewarding to see that type of recovery with so many of my patients,"" she says. Dr. Bafford's special interests include laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery, approaches that are associated with less pain and a faster recovery. Treatments she offers include surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, sphincter-sparing surgery and organ preservation for rectal cancer, surgery for anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis, treatment of rectal prolapse, and screening and therapeutic colonoscopy. Dr. Bafford has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks. Her research interests are in the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer, disparities in colorectal surgery and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Her passion and dedication have earned her a consistent spot on Baltimore magazine's ""Top Doctor"" lists for colon and rectal surgery. Videos Andrea Chao Bafford M.D.Colorectal Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Bafford's research has largely focused on IBD. Utilizing institutional databases and the NSQIP IBD, she has investigated perioperative outcomes in IBD patients as they relate to sex, immunosuppressive medical therapy, trauma, preoperative drainage of abscesses, and fecal diversion. She has also published on the microbiota of perianal Crohn’s disease with the help of an intramural grant. In addition, through interdepartmental collaboration, Dr. Bafford has contributed towards intestinal organoid preparation and 3D colon cancer organoid development used to study immune responses to intestinal infections, intestinal immunity, and colon cancer pathogenesis.".
Dr. Bafford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
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Locations
11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Suite 103, Columbia, MD 21044
10751 Falls Road, Suite 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Peter A. Najjar, M.D., M.B.A., is a surgeon with specialization in colon and rectal surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his surgical residency and colorectal fellowship at Harvard's Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. He offers advanced colorectal care including robotic and laparoscopic approaches for benign and malignant disease. In addition to his clinical experience, Dr. Najjar received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and completed the Harvard Medical School Fellowship in Quality and Patient Safety. He works with the health system to protect patients from harm, improve their outcomes and experiences, and eliminate disparities. Dr. Najjar’s research focuses on making care safe, affordable, and patient-centered from the clinic to the operating room. Dr. Najjar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Anorectal Abscess, Ileostomy, and Fasciotomy.
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- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Bafford isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bafford isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Bafford isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
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- Anal CancerDr. Bafford isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Bafford isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Bafford isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Bafford isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Genital WartsDr. Bafford isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Bafford isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
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- Anal FissureDr. Bafford isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendectomyDr. Bafford isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Bafford isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Bafford isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Bafford isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Bafford isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.